MLB DFS Lineup Picks: Early Slate (7/29): DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball

Hello there, MLB DFS grinders! The focus of this article will be on the 6-game Early Only afternoon slate for DraftKings while FanDuel has two different slates that feature games from this afternoon. We have some good pitching options and good stacks to consider so let's dive on in and find the best plays for […]

Shane Bieber's Progress Remains Slow

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Shane Bieber (shoulder), who was moved to the 60-day injured list over the weekend as a procedural move, has yet to throw off the mound and his recovery from a strained muscle in his right rotator cuff hasn't gone as quickly as anticipated, Cleveland.com reported, citing Chris Antonetti, the team's president […]

Cesar Hernandez Homers Wednesday Afternoon

Cleveland Indians second baseman Cesar Hernandez went 2-for-3 with a two-run home run and three RBI in Wednesday's 7-2 win over the St. Louis Cardinals. Hernandez continues to tack on to his career-high total for home runs as he now has 18 on the season to go along with 47 RBI and 60 runs scored. […]

Zach Plesac Earns Win Wednesday

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Zach Plesac pitched five innings of two-run ball while allowing seven hits, one walk, and striking out four. Plesac has now has a 4.57 ERA with 14 strikeouts across 21 2/3 innings pitched since his return from the IL on July 8th. He has had some ups and downs, but he […]

Jose Ramirez Homers Again Wednesday Afternoon

Cleveland Indians third baseman Jose Ramirez went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 7-2 win over the St. Louis Cardinals. Ramirez went deep off Cardinals' starter Kwang Hyun Kim in the third inning and now has home runs in back-to-back games. He has gone deep 22 times and driven in 60 runs while […]

Franmil Reyes Goes Deep Twice Wednesday

Cleveland Indians outfielder and designated hitter Franmil Reyes went 3-for-3 with two solo home runs and a walk in a 7-2 win against the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday. Reyes hit a mammoth shot to right field in the second inning and followed that up with another deep blast to center field in the third […]

MLB DFS Prop Picks for 7/28 - PrizePicks

Hello everybody and welcome! The 2021 MLB season is alive and well and that means our new friends over at PrizePicks have a TON of great props we can look to take advantage of. PrizePicks is a great DFS props site where you can choose to select plays in terms of fantasy points or single […]

Daily Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the July 28th edition of Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox. Discussing baseball is as fun as the game itself. It has a way of bringing people together to share different opinions about the sport we all love. A similar action can be done with fantasy baseball where we not only discuss topics […]

Jose Ramirez Goes Deep Tuesday

Cleveland Indians third baseman Jose Ramirez went 1-for-3 with a walk and a two-run home run in Tuesday night's 4-2 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals. Ramirez took Cardinals starter, Adam Wainwright, deep in the fourth inning and it was the only damage done by the Indians. Ramirez has been quiet lately as he dealt […]

Daily Fantasy Baseball Streamers - Waiver Wire Picks for Wednesday, 7/28

Baseball is back, and fantasy managers in daily leagues no doubt already have holes to fill. The easiest way to do that is with streamers. Fortunately, RotoBaller has you covered with daily streaming picks. Each day, RotoBaller will provide you with some of the best fantasy baseball streaming picks - options to consider in fantasy […]

MLB DFS Lineup Picks: Early Slate (7/28): DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball

Hello there, MLB DFS grinders! The focus of this article will be on the 4-game Early Only afternoon slate for DraftKings while FanDuel offers a two-game Early Only slate. We have some good pitching options and good stacks to consider so let's dive on in and find the best plays for both your cash game […]

Franmil Reyes Returns To Indians Lineup Tuesday

Cleveland Indians outfielder Franmil Reyes (back) will return to the lineup Tuesday while playing designated hitter and batting fourth against St. Louis Cardinals right-hander Adam Wainwright. Reyes was scratched from Sunday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays with back spasms, but apparently, he is now good to go. Fantasy managers should feel free to plug […]

Daily Fantasy Baseball Streamers - Waiver Wire Picks for Tuesday 7/27

Welcome to another edition of our daily fantasy baseball streamers! Are you playing in leagues with daily moves and looking to beef up those rosters? We here at RotoBaller are there for you and all of your streaming needs. Whether you are just trying to get that elusive category win or you are trying to […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/27/21): MLB DFS Lineups

We have a 15-game main slate on tap tonight, and it should be a fun one. There is some top-end pitching with McCullers and Morton, but you may not need the top-end arms with so many mid-tier and punt pitchers. We have a lot of game totals well over nine, meaning there should be offense […]

MLB Betting Picks for Tuesday 7/27 - Moneylines, Totals, and Runlines

Tonight we have a full 15 games slate. It can be tempting to place a lot of bets, I try to limit my action to no more than four to five wagers in a day, sometimes more like two or three. It all depends on the slate. If you have read any of my other […]

Top 25 Fantasy Baseball Prospects: Week 18

We’re less than a week away from the 2021 MLB trade deadline so it could be a busy week for rookies and prospects. The impending moves could also have significant impacts on the potential playing times ahead for many near-MLB-ready players. However, keep in mind that trading top prospects has become far less common than […]

Pitcher Advanced Metrics Studs and Duds - BABIP For Week 18

Welcome back to RotoBaller’s Statcast pitcher Studs and Duds article series! Each week I have selected an advanced stat, chosen two top performers and two under-performers, and analyzed what those stats could mean for future fantasy output. With the second half now under way, I will get back to picking specific metrics to dive into. This […]

Aaron Civale Moved To 60-Day IL

According to Mandy Bell, the Cleveland Indians have moved starting pitcher Aaron Civale (finger) to the 60-Day IL. This is a corresponding move to the Indians claiming Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Alex Young off of waivers. This comes as a blow to fantasy managers as Civale was initially expected to miss 4-5 weeks with the finger […]

MLB DFS Prop Picks for 7/26 - PrizePicks

Hello everybody and welcome! The 2021 MLB season is alive and well and that means our new friends over at PrizePicks have a TON of great props we can look to take advantage of. PrizePicks is a great DFS props site where you can choose to select plays in terms of fantasy points or single […]

James Karinchak Earns Seventh Win Sunday

Cleveland Indians relief pitcher James Karinchak threw one inning while allowing one walk to record his seventh win of the season in Sunday's 3-2 win over the Tampa Bay Rays. Karinchak has shown some struggles recently as he has posted a 3.72 ERA in July and has allowed three earned runs across his previous four […]

Triston McKenzie Has Solid Outing Sunday

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Triston McKenzie threw six innings of two-run ball while striking out six and walking just one in a 3-2 win over the Tampa Bay Rays Sunday. McKenzie now has just three walks across 17 innings pitched to go along with a 3.71 ERA and 1.00 WHIP since returning to the rotation […]

Emmanuel Clase Locks Down Save Sunday

Cleveland Indians relief pitcher Emmanuel Clase threw a perfect ninth inning while striking out one to earn his 12th save of the season in Sunday's 3-2 win over the Tampa Bay Rays. Clase has not allowed a run in his previous four outings and could be rounding back into form after a couple of tough […]

Cesar Hernandez Homers Again Sunday

Cleveland Indians second baseman Cesar Hernandez went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and two runs scored in Sunday's 3-2 win over the Tampa Bay Rays. Hernandez continued to extend his career-high total for home runs and now has 17 on the season and five in July. He makes for a solid add in deeper […]

Points Leagues Pitchers: Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 18

We'll be doing this roundup of points leagues every week here at RotoBaller, with waiver wire targets and streaming pitchers being evaluated in terms of the different scoring systems of ESPN, Yahoo!, CBS, and Fantrax. Player values can vary wildly from platform to platform, so we'll make sure to highlight where players are the best […]

Points Leagues Hitters: Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 18

We'll be doing this roundup of points leagues every week here at RotoBaller, with waiver wire targets and streaming pitchers being evaluated in terms of the different scoring systems of ESPN, Yahoo!, CBS, and Fantrax. Player values can vary wildly from platform to platform, so we'll make sure to highlight where players are the best […]

2B and SS Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 18

We're approaching the MLB trade deadline, which marks the unofficial start of the stretch run in most leagues. By now you should have a clear sense of any weaknesses that need to be addressed on your roster. At this point in the year, we care less about the names and more about the numbers, and […]

The Cut List - Time to Let Go? Week 18

Welcome back to The Cut List. This is our weekly article looking at players who fantasy managers might be considering cutting from their teams and struggling players who need a closer look. We'll look at players who are worthy of a drop, players who are worth monitoring for replacing, and someone on the hot seat who […]

The Bigger Picture - Post-Trade Deadline Pickups Are Key

The MLB trade deadline is one week away as of this writing and the first big deal has already gone down. Baseball's version of the Highlander, Nelson Cruz, has moved to Tampa Bay. It comes as no shock that the Twins are sellers this year; they are currently 17.5 games behind first place in the […]

Top Hitter Streamers and Starts for Week 18

Welcome to the top hitter streamers column for Week 18 of the MLB season (7/26 through 8/1). This weekly piece should be helpful for anyone looking to gain an edge in their league. If you need a fill-in for an injured player or want to exploit some matchups in order to gain an edge on […]

Zack Collins (C, CHW) - Week 18 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in leagues of 14+ teams and in OBP formats ROSTERED IN: 5% of leagues ANALYSIS: The week sets up nicely for Zack Collins, who's taken over as the everyday catcher for Yasmani Grandal (knee), who underwent surgery to repair a tendon tear in his left knee back on July 7. Collins hasn't really flashed […]